What is the range of the function?

Pls! does anybody know a shortcut for answering these types of questions in the future?

Rewrite the following quadratic functions in intercept or factored form. show your work. y = 4x^2 - 19x- 5

Thanh and her crew are building a stage in the shape of a trapezoid for an upcoming festival. the lengths of the parallel sides of the trapezoid are 14 ft and 24 ft. the height of the trapezoid is 12 ft.what is the area of the stage? enter your answer in the box. ft²